Permanent (30 hours per week) or Maternity cover (40 hours per week, 9 month fixed term contract) | Closing date (extended): Wednesday 23rd March 2022
We are looking for two outstanding Assistant Verger and Precincts Officer to work with colleagues and our volunteers to provide a safe, warm and welcoming place of worship and pilgrimage. We have two options available for this post including a 30 hours per week permanent position, or a 40 hours per week maternity cover position.
Hours: Permanent post based upon 30 hours per week, or a nine month maternity cover post at 40 hours a week.
Salary range: A salary up to £21,840 per annum for the 40 hours contract (or a salary up to £16,380 per annum for the 30 hours contract) depending on skills and experience.
Contract: Permanent or fixed term maternity cover (9 months)
Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days per annum plus public holidays, employer pension contributions of 7.5%, flexible working arrangements considered including job shares.
Job purpose
Our Assistant Verger and Precincts Officers (AVPO) have a wide range of duties which include: the careful setting up and delivery of all liturgical matters; ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all working in, visiting, or using the Cathedral and Cathedral House; organising a well-supplied and well-ordered Sacristy; and close liaison with Cathedral staff as appropriate, to ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the Cathedral for all users.
The AVPOs are responsible, under the direction of the Head Verger and Precinct Managers, to help with the day-to-day management of the Cathedral, Cathedral House, and its environs.
Each AVPO will also liaise closely with the other AVPOs and volunteers to manage safely and effectively all services, events and activities occurring in the Cathedral, Cathedral House, and precinct.
Portsmouth Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practises Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary) and enhanced DBS check will be required for this post and candidates attending interview will be required to complete a Confidential Declaration Form.
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
For further information and full details of the role and responsibilities please find downloads including application pack, application form, and recruitment monitoring forms below…